Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager (Soft FM)
Location: East London
Pay: £232.58 Per day PAYE (Inc Holiday) | £313.42 Per day LTD Umbrella

About the Role
Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Facilities Manager on behalf of an East London local authority.
This is a senior leadership position responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of Soft Facilities Management (FM) services across a large corporate estate. You will ensure high-quality, efficient, and compliant service delivery while driving continuous improvement, sustainability, and value for money.
You will support the Head of Corporate Soft FM and deputise where required, playing a key role in shaping FM strategy, managing contracts, and leading both internal teams and external service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and development of Soft FM services across the corporate estate
• Manage internal Facilities teams and external contractors delivering services including cleaning, security, reception, and post room functions
• Deputise for the Head of Corporate Soft FM when required
• Oversee contract management, procurement activity, and service level agreements
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, health & safety legislation, and organisational policies
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across FM services
• Manage budgets effectively and ensure value for money delivery
• Support carbon reduction and sustainability initiatives aligned with organisational climate goals
• Provide performance reporting and data analysis to senior leadership
• Act as intelligent client for Soft FM services and coordinate events within corporate buildings
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners

About You
We are seeking an experienced Facilities Management professional with strong leadership ability and a proven track record in delivering complex FM services, ideally within a public sector environment.

Essential requirements:

• Significant experience in Facilities Management at a senior level
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage external contractors
• Strong experience in contract management and procurement processes
• Ability to manage budgets and deliver value for money services
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification
• Membership of a relevant FM professional body (e.g. IWFM)
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace and CAFM systems

Desirable:

• NEBOSH qualification
• Degree or relevant Facilities Management qualification
• Experience working within local government or public sector estates

 What is on Offer:

• Senior leadership role within a major public sector estate
• Opportunity to shape FM strategy and service delivery
• Exposure to large-scale operational and strategic facilities management
• Supportive environment with scope for professional development

Apply Now:
If you are an experienced Facilities Manager looking for your next leadership challenge in East London, apply today by contacting Prakash, emailing prakash.panchani@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208967